Majority will seek Indiana licensure and join statewide workforce

The Indiana University School of Nursing welcomed 381 nursing students to its undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for the fall 2023 semester, the largest cohort of undergraduate students in the school’s 109-year history.

The IU School of Nursing is composed of three campus locations: Bloomington, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. There are 120 newly admitted students in Bloomington, 169 in Indianapolis and 92 in Fort Wayne for a total of 1,335 undergraduate students returning for the fall semester across all three campuses.

“We are excited to welcome this record-breaking class,” said Robin Newhouse, dean of the IU School of Nursing. “They bring enthusiasm about the profession of nursing, a new lens to shape the future of the profession and innovative ideas to health and healthcare. While at IUSON, they will become critical thinkers, shaping their future as clinicians and nurse leaders who employ best practices to care for their patients and continually investigate new and better ways to provide that care.”

The IU School of Nursing offers three tracks in the BSN program: traditional, accelerated, and RN to BSN Degree Completion. The traditional track is designed for students who do not hold a college degree, most typically high school students. The accelerated track provides a transition path to nursing for those who hold a college degree in another field of study. This program typically can be completed in 16 months. Finally, the statewide online RN to BSN Degree Completion option is designed for nurses who hold a two-year degree and would like to earn their BSN.

“Our data shows that 95% of IU School of Nursing graduates apply for licensure in the state of Indiana,” said Rebecca Ellis, executive associate dean for academic affairs. “These students learn in the clinical spaces that will one day become their employers. We take immense pride in educating the nurses that will make up such a large component of Indiana’s workforce.”

To learn more about the BSN programs at the IU School of Nursing, visit nursing.iu.edu.

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About Indiana University School of Nursing
Indiana University School of Nursing was established in 1914 with the opening of Long Hospital in Indianapolis. The school unites into a core structure with three campus locations: Bloomington, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. Almost 23,000 alumni across the globe are leaders in clinical practice, research, education and innovation. The master’s and DNP programs were named to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Nursing Schools and in 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs ranked the master’s No. 10 in the nation. The National League for Nursing has designated the school as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education in two areas. Academic programs include three tracks in the undergraduate program, nine tracks in the master’s program, post-master’s options, a post-master’s DNP, and a PhD. The school is known for a robust program of research focused on quality of life in chronic illness, nursing education, and cancer prevention and control.